BFW M.29
Messerschmitt / BFW · Germany · first flew 1932 · light aircraft
The BFW M.29 was a German enclosed two-seat touring monoplane of 1932, representing Messerschmitt's refinement of his low-wing formula for the light aircraft market.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Low-mounted, tapered |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 7.75 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Enclosed low-wing touring monoplane with spatted undercarriage
- Single inline engine with smooth long-chord cowling
- Clean 1930s German sport aircraft profile
Enclosed low-wing monoplane with spatted main wheels and a streamlined nose; more refined and slightly larger than the earlier M.23 open-cockpit design.
Specifications
- The BFW M.29 has a length of 7.75 m (25 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 11 m (36 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 260 km/h (162 mph).
- Typical crew: 2.
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History
A development of earlier BFW touring designs, the M.29 offered an enclosed cockpit and greater comfort while retaining the clean aerodynamics that characterised Messerschmitt's early work. It competed in German touring events.
Variants
Small-series production; no significant military variants.
Where you'll see it
Used by private owners and aero clubs in Germany during the 1930s.
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